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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.51, 937.80 and 430.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.51, 937.80 and 430.37 is: 644.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.51 : 937.80 = 430.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.51/937.80 = 430.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.51x = 937.80 × 430.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.51x = 403,596.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,596.30/626.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.20

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